Speaking on the “Stephen A. Smith Show” on Monday, RJ Luis revealed his feelings about the surprise St. John’s benching that drew national headlines for days.

"If Jackson passes on the draft, St. John’s will be a top contender to land him out of the portal, according to sources," wrote Nakos. "Rick Pitino lost starting guard and Big East Player of the Year ...

When Pitino landed the St. John's job in 2023 after two seasons coaching Walter Clayton Jr. at Iona, the Hall of Fame coach ...

"For the first time in his legendary career, Coach Pitino has been named the 2025 Werner Ladder Naismith Men's College Coach ...

It comes on the heels of St. John’s winning its first outright Big East regular season crown since 1985 and first Big East ...

St. John's entered the NCAA Tournament with high hopes, ranked as the No. 2 team in the West region. While the Red Storm was ...

St. John's freshman Frank Wu shot a bogey-free 66 in the second round of the Golfweek/Stifel Spring Challenge to lead his team to victory. Wu's strong play, which his coach calls a "spark", helped St.

He has now moved on to coaching a successful St. John's team. In his first season leading the Red Storm, Pitino's squad finished 20-13, coming up short of an NCAA Tournament appearance.

The Red Storm have gone 21-2 against Big East teams, with a 10-2 record in non-conference play. St. John's ranks fourth in the Big East with 16.0 assists per game led by Kadary Richmond averaging 5.4.

BOTTOM LINE: No. 5 St. John’s and Arkansas play in the NCAA Tournament second round. The Red Storm are 21-2 against Big East opponents and 10-2 in non-conference play. St. John’s is 3-4 in one ...

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